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Overview
Povidone-iodine is a antiseptic that is FDA approved for the prophylaxis of surgical handrub, aseptic handwash. Common adverse reactions include contact dermatitis and other dermatological manifestations.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Surgical hand scrub: significantly reduces the number of micro-organisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
Antiseptic hand wash: for handwashing to help reduce bacteria on the skin.
Admnistration
Remove jewelry
Clean nails with an orangewood stick
Wet hands and forearms with water and apply 5 ml of the product
wash/scrub hands and forearms for 5 minutes paying particular attention to nails, cuticles, and interdigital spaces
rinse thoroughly with water
Wet hands and forearms with water and apply 5 ml of the product
wash hands and forearms for 5 minutes
Rinse thoroughly with water
Antiseptic Handwash
Wet hands and forearms
Dispense a palmful of product to hands
Scrub hands and forearms for 20 seconds
Rinse thoroughly and dry
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Povidone-iodine in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Povidone-iodine in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Povidone-iodine in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Povidone-iodine in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Povidone-iodine in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Povidone-iodine Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use in eyes
When using this product
if in eyes, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water
discontinue use if irritation and redness develop
Stop use and ask a doctor if skin irritation and redness occurs for more than 72 hours.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center right away.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous
Postmarketing Experience
Contact dermatitis
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Povidone-iodine Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Povidone-iodine in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Povidone-iodine during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Povidone-iodine in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Povidone-iodine in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
Topical
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.
Description
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Povidone-iodine in the drug label.
Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Povidone-iodine overdosage. If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.